This May Peak Your Interest - IMS2012
May 29, 2012 10:50 am | News | CommentsLet's talk technology! Take a look at the cool way these innovative companies are showing off their stuff for IMS2012 in Montreal. Can you guess what social media outlet their using? Here's a hint : their new products may Peak your INTEREST! Click the images to see more... Posted by Janine E.
IMS 2012, Montreal: The Wireless Connection
May 29, 2012 10:13 am | by Ramesh K. Gupta (IMS2011 TPC Chair), VP, Satellite Engineering and System Planning, LightSquared | News | CommentsThe International Microwave Symposium (IMS2012) program book arrived in mail the other day, a clear signal that the upcoming 2012 Montreal conference (June 17-22) is not far away. As I leafed through the colorful information package, I was quite impressed not only with the quality, diversity and scope of the technical program, but also the visible attention to detail.
MtronPTI to Exhibit at IMS 2012
May 29, 2012 9:03 am | News | CommentsMtronPTI announced that it will exhibit at the International Microwave Symposium (IMS 2012) June 17-22, 2012, in Montreal, Canada. Greg Anderson, President and CEO, Mike Howard, VP -- Filter Engineering and Joe Doyle, VP -- Oscillator Engineering, will be on hand to share future technology trends and discuss specific solutions in radio and telecom applications.
AWR Announces Slate of Activities for IMS 2012
May 15, 2012 11:12 am | News | CommentsAWR Corporation once again takes a leadership position at the International Microwave Symposium (IMS) 2012 with a full slate of AWR 2011 software demonstrations, MicroApps presentations and panel, and its renowned Customer Appreciation Party. IMS 2012 takes place from June 17 to 22 in Montréal, Canada.
IMS2012 Focuses on the Future with 51 Doctorate Student Sponsorships
May 15, 2012 10:28 am | News | CommentsFifty one doctorate students from 12 countries will receive sponsorships to attend the IEEE MTT-S 2012 International Microwave Symposium (IMS2012) June 17-22, 2012 in Montréal. The program is part of a new initiative established and sponsored by the IEEE MTT-S Administrative Committee (ADCOM) specifically targeted toward students who have not previously attended IMS to increase their education in RF and microwave engineering.
The Microwave Application Seminars (MicroApps)
May 14, 2012 10:23 am | News | CommentsThe Microwave Application Seminars (MicroApps) are scheduled for the Palais des congrès de Montréal (Montréal Convention Center) June 19-21, 2012, as part of IEEE-IMS/MTT-S. MicroApps are a series of concise “application note” technical presentations given by exhibitors that are distinct and separate yet complementary to the IEEE technical sessions.
Why I Look Forward To IMS?
May 10, 2012 11:40 am | News | CommentsIMS2012 is less than 6 weeks away and I have been browsing the Program book to try to decide what to do and unfortunately what I willn’t be able to do. I am always amazed at the breadth of activities available. There will be multiple opportunities to learn the latest in my area of expertise (active device test & measurement) at technical sessions, workshops, panels, wandering the exhibits, MicroApps presentations, … I also will take some time to learn about some of the emerging areas or some topic that has intrigued me but of which I know little – a great continuing education opportunity.
Mobile Apps for IMS2012
May 10, 2012 10:51 am | News | CommentsIMS2012 is pleased to introduce new interactive ways to view the conference program, create your own schedule and interact with other conference attendees. Go to the IMS2012 website to view the interactive program from your desktop computer or any mobile browser. The system is searchable and can can be browsed in a number of intuitive and convenient ways.
Women in Microwaves Reception
May 10, 2012 10:49 am | News | CommentsThe IMS2012 Women in Microwaves reception will be held on Tuesday, June 19, 17:30-19:30, at Museum of Archeology and History of Montréal (Pointe-à-Callière - point in the Old Port named after the third governor of Montréal, Chevalier Louis Hector de Callière, who had his house built on this very location in 1688).
RFMW to Exhibit at IMS 2012 in Montreal
May 7, 2012 6:52 am | News | CommentsRFMW announces its participation and attendance at the IEEE International Microwave Symposium 2012 (IMS2012). Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Microwave Theory and Techniques Society (MTT-S) and featuring the theme Microwave Without Borders, the IMS2012 will be the centerpiece of Microwave Week June 17-22, 2012.
IMS 2012, Montreal...Ready for the Experience...?
May 3, 2012 7:55 am | News | CommentsBy Ramesh K. Gupta (IMS2011 TPC Chair), VP - Satellite Engineering and System Planning, LightSquared As summer of 2012 draws closer, anticipation is building among RF and Microwave engineers about the upcoming International Microwave Symposium (IMS2012 - June 17-22, 2012) in Montreal, a city known for its charm, history and cultural diversity.
IMS 2012 Preview
May 1, 2012 9:51 am | News | CommentsWondering what to expect at the 2012 IEEE MTTS International Microwave Symposium (IMS)? Watch the new video! Join us in Montréal Canada to experience a record breaking year for the IEEE International Microwave Symposium (IMS).Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Microwave Theory and Techniques Society (MTT-S) and featuring the theme Microwave Without Borders, the IMS2012 will be the centerpiece of Microwave Week June 17-22, 2012.
Analog Devices IMS2012 Preview Language (Booth # 1725)
April 20, 2012 9:59 am | News | CommentsAt this year’s IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium (IMS2012) held June 19-21 in Montreal Canada, Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) will be showcasing its portfolio of RF ICs, data converters, PLLs, reference designs and a variety of design resources for radio based systems (Booth # 1725). At IMS2012, ADI will be highlighting high performance RF ICs and world-leading data converters that cover bits to antenna and back.
Qualcomm President and COO Steve Mollenkopf to Speak at IMS2012
April 19, 2012 11:31 am | News | CommentsQualcomm President and Chief Operating Officer Steve Mollenkopf will be the plenary session speaker on Monday, June 18 at the IEEE MTT-S 2012 International Microwave Symposium (IMS). As a pioneer of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology, Mollenkopf will address the design complexity and deployment challenges of 3G and 4G chipsets drives in his talk “3G/4G Chipsets and the Mobile Data Explosion.
IMS2012 Off To Record Breaking Start
April 19, 2012 10:58 am | News | CommentsThe International Microwave Symposium (IMS2012), the annual conference and exhibition of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Microwave Theory and Techniques Society (MTT-S), this year received a record number of technical paper submissions with 1,225 papers submitted.
Closing Ceremony Talk - IMS 2012
April 17, 2012 8:59 am | News | CommentsFollowing a new tradition that started at IMS2011, IMS2012 will conclude with a Closing Ceremony. This session will take place on Thursday, 21 June, at 4:00 p.m. , right after the last session period, in room 710 (seventh floor). The Closing Ceremony will represent an opportunity for IMS2012’s Steering Committee (SC) to thank all the participants and attendees for their presence and contribution to the success of the symposium.
WFC: Emerging Technology of Terahertz Imaging Systems, Devices, and Algorithms
April 17, 2012 8:33 am | News | CommentsThe rising interest in the terahertz band of frequency and the recent research in this area have motivated the organizers to foster an IMS workshop to address the state-of-the-art of this new technology. The goal of the proposed workshop is to addresses the recent research progress in terahertz systems, passive and active devices, sources, and imaging algorithms.
HRL Makes GaN Transistor Technology Available to Commercial Customers
March 23, 2012 6:10 am | News | CommentsHRL Laboratories LLC of Malibu, CA, USA (a corporate R&D lab owned by The Boeing Company and General Motors) is now offering products in its gallium nitride (GaN) high-electron-mobility transistor (HEMT) technology to commercial customers in select markets, providing what is claimed to be significant advantages for high-data-rate wireless links, radars and active sensors.
New Cloud-based Consumer Services at CES 2012
January 13, 2012 5:23 am | News | CommentsAt CES 2012 Acer unveiled its plans for a new cloud-based service called ‘AcerCloud’ to help them develop a relationship with the consumers that purchase Acer’s electronic devices. Acer’s ‘cloud design philosophy’ is to connect all of a user’s different form factor devices, regardless of manufacturer and operating system, in order to securely transfer digital media between those devices and to make that media accessible at any time.
CAPTCHA Techniques & Access Control Systems for Mobile Tablet & RFID Devices
January 13, 2012 5:19 am | News | CommentsThe IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc), the leading non-profit professional organization dedicated to the advancement of global communications, will demonstrate new CAPTCHA techniques for securely downloading keys in RFID devices as well as the latest access control systems for enhancing character recognizability in tablet devices at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show to be held January 10 – 13 in Las Vegas.
Ford Collaborates with Microsoft, Healthrageous and BlueMetal Architects for In-Car Health and Wellness Research
January 13, 2012 5:13 am | News | CommentsFord, Microsoft, Healthrageous and BlueMetal Architects announced an alliance today to research technology to help people monitor and maintain health and wellness while on the move. The alliance was unveiled during the “Doctor in Your Car” keynote address at the Digital Health Summit at the International CES.
Intel’s Thunderbolt Finishing Up Successful First Year
January 13, 2012 5:03 am | News | CommentsIntroduced in February 2011, Intel’s Thunderbolt technology is near its first anniversary. And a successful first year it’s been. Initially adopted by Apple across its PC line, Intel has announced the adoption of the technology by more PC OEMs and PC peripheral makers. On the Windows side, Lenovo has announced that its S430 business laptop would ship with Thunderbolt in Q2’12, and Acer has announced that the Aspire S5 Ultrabook would also ship with Thunderbolt in the same time frame.
Qualcomm Mirasol on Two More E-Readers
January 13, 2012 4:59 am | News | CommentsAt CES 2012, Qualcomm announced two more e-readers using its 5.7” mirasol display; these will be from Chinese companies Shanda and Hanvon. In November, Korea-based Kyobo released the first e-reader with mirasol display technology. All three e-readers use the same size and resolution display: a 5.7” XGA format (1024 × 768 at 223 ppi).
Media Proclaim HzO's WaterBlock a Highlight of 2012 CES
January 13, 2012 4:50 am | News | CommentsIn countless articles, blogs and broadcasts, WaterBlock technology by HzO is being named one of “the most astonishing products…at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES),” going on now in Las Vegas. Good Morning America called WaterBlock, which received the CES Innovations Design and Engineering Award, “technology at its best,” and one of the “hottest gadgets for 2012.
Is the iPad 3 at CES?
January 11, 2012 7:42 am | News | CommentsRumors about the next-generation iPad have been swirling around the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week, with some saying a prototype of the new version of the Apple tablet is actually at the event. According to a report by iLounge , you could walk right by the new iPad and not even know it.


